DRAFT 2025-2029 RECREATION PLAN

NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE FIVE YEAR (2025-2029) PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JANUARY 7, 2025

Public Review Period:  December 6, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Notice is hereby given to any and all interested parties that the Village of Empire is seeking public comment on the Five-Year (2025-2029) Parks and Recreation Plan. The Village of Empire is preparing this Five-Year Plan in accordance with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requirements. When completed, this Plan will serve as a guide for the development of community recreation facilities and programs over the next five years.

Beginning December 6, 2024, copies of the draft Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan may be found at the Village Office (11537 S. Leelanau Hwy., Empire, MI 49630) and the Glen Lake Community Library (10115 W. Front St., Empire, MI 49630) during normal business hours. The draft Plan may also be accessed online DRAFT 2025-2029 RECREATION PLAN.

Comments may be submitted in writing via email to: deputyclerk@villageofempire.com, by mail to: P.O. Box 253, Empire, MI 49630 or in person at the Village of Empire Offices located at 11537 S. Leelanau Hwy., Empire, MI 49630.

Notice is also given that a public hearing is scheduled for January 7, 2025, 7:00 PM to garner additional public comment on the draft Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan. The hearing will take place in the Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front St., Empire, MI 49630 and will be followed by a special meeting of the planning commission to finalize the draft plan for Village Council consideration and adoption.

Persons with questions or individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services to effectively participate in the meeting should contact the Village of Empire Office at: (231) 326- 5466, PO Box 253, Empire, Ml  49630, or at:  deputyclerk@villageofempire.com.

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